Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson
Recipe: #19536
June 12, 2015
Categories: Main Dish, Soups and Stews, Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzo, Poultry, Turkey, North American, Southwest more
"This is the original, from-scratch recipe from Kit Carson's granddaughter, as given to Sam Arnold, original owner of the Fort Restaurant in Denver, Colorado. Adapted from Time-Life Foods of the World. Although there are many versions using cooked chicken and prepared broth, the original uses raw turkey legs and cooks them in seasoned water to make a savory soup. The avocado slices are Arnold's addition, so I have made them optional. If using frozen turkey, defrost thoroughly before cooking. Prep time includes time to soak the chickpeas (garbanzos). Carson City, the capital of Nevada, is named in Kit Carson's honor."
Original recipe yields 7 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (304 g)
- Calories 364.7
- Total Fat - 15.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.9 g
- Cholesterol - 97.1 mg
- Sodium - 1668.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 20.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7 g
- Sugars - 3.8 g
- Protein - 39.4 g
- Calcium - 434.5 mg
- Iron - 2.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Drain garbanzos well. Do not save water.
Step 2
Place garbanzos in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Step 3
Add the 2 quarts water.
Step 4
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until garbanzos are tender, about 1 hour.
Step 6
Remove garbanzos with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving water.
Step 7
Add turkey legs to the cooking water. If there is not enough liquid to cover, add a little water.
Step 8
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that forms on top.
Step 9
Add onion, bay leaf, salt and peppercorns.
Step 10
Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until turkey is cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.
Step 11
Remove turkey legs and set aside.
Step 12
Strain and reserve liquid. Discard solids.
Step 13
Remove meat from turkey legs, cut into 1" cubes, and set aside. Discard skin and bones.
Step 14
Bring liquid to a boil over high heat.
Step 15
Stir in rice and oregano, and reduce heat to low.
Step 16
Cover tightly and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 17
Stir in garbanzos, turkey and chilies.
Step 18
Simmer just until all ingredients are heated through, 4-5 minutes.
Step 19
Ladle into a serving bowl and top with cheese and parsley.
Step 20
If using avocados, arrange on top.
Step 21
Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.
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